Gold FFM thebartman Posted March 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 11 Does anyone here have a front bumper going spare? I need a replacement that will fit .... (1985 model year, Turbo Esprit, GRP bumper) Oh, and lights might be useful too ..... Thanks in advance ..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Bling Posted March 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 11 What happened Julian ? Are you OK ? Quote Long time Lotus admirer, recent owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 See the "What made me happy thread" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greentengu Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 I see SJ Sportscars has a front bumper for sale—I searched using the “Turbo prior 1988” drop down menu); not sure it’s what you might need. I looked for the “What makes me happy” thread but couldn’t find it, so I’ll simply wish you good health 😎. 1 Quote 1986 Esprit HCI (Bosch-injected) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 I think I still have one but it may need work and from a 1981 model so for the clubman lights. Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Bling Posted March 14 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 14 Read the "What made you happy" thread. Holy crap ! You are a beer glass half full person Julian ! Glad no other damage and injuries. You can now get the car painted at the same time as fitting the bumper 😂 1 Quote Long time Lotus admirer, recent owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM thebartman Posted March 14 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 14 11 hours ago, Bling said: You can now get the car painted at the same time as fitting the bumper 😂 Absolutely - now both myself and the weather are drying out - ourdoor -garage beckons ..... 😉 Cheers Dude - I'm good thx, , hopefully see you at next month's run .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM thebartman Posted March 14 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 14 On 12/03/2022 at 13:24, LOTUSMAN33 said: I think I still have one but it may need work and from a 1981 model so for the clubman lights. Thanks @LOTUSMAN33 - I think you may be right, so I'll pass on this one - but thanks for the offer. Looks like I'm going to bite the bullet and get one from SJ - and pray that I can find bracketry/bolts/nuts etc. and get it to fit. I have managed to rescue the side light/indicator pods so that's just lenses to get ..... only £32 + VAT for the set !! I have none of these skills yet - but it has been part of my journey .... onwards and upwards .. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 You’ll be fine as the bumper comes with brackets fitted, they are simple enough to fit as well. 😉 Good luck 👍🏻 Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM thebartman Posted March 14 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, LOTUSMAN33 said: You’ll be fine as the bumper comes with brackets fitted, they are simple enough to fit as well. 😉 Good luck 👍🏻 Dave Thanks Dave, That's good to know - but I see from my wrecked bumper and comparing against parts list, that it is not the original that would have been factory supplied - as there are unsecured rivnut type things that have clearly failed and pulled free .... and only two (not five) mounting points. Therefore I'm expecting to learn quite a bit about fibreglass bodywork in the next few weeks ...... 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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